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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,291.60, 623,628.60 and 228,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,291.60, 623,628.60 and 228,437.20 is: 343,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,291.60 : 623,628.60 = 228,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,291.60/623,628.60 = 228,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,291.60x = 623,628.60 × 228,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,291.60x = 142,459,971,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,459,971,223.92/415,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,036.00

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